India investing more in its Act East policy

India’s Act East Policy, initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi a decade ago, represents a strategic shift towards strengthening economic, strategic, and diplomatic ties with countries in Southeast Asia and the wider Indo-Pacific region. The Act East policy, which builds upon the earlier Look East Policy, is particularly significant given India’s rise as the third biggest economy in the world, its role as a net security provider in the Indian Ocean region – which is gradually expanding to the wider Indo-Pacific region, growing institutional engagements with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the United States and its allies – Japan, Australia, and South Korea, the evolving geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific region especially concerning China's increasing economic and military prowess coupled with Beijing’s growing assertive postures. India’s supply of the BrahMos missile system to the Philippines is another sign of defence and security issues coming to the centre stage of its Act East policy. India's proactive approach and commitment to its Act East Policy, showcases a clear vision for resilient and dynamic partnerships that address present challenges and future opportunities in the Indo-Pacific region.